Janu meets with Dayai by a lake as he contemplates the nature of his upcoming "fresh start" as a janitor at a new school. He expresses deep existential dread, a fear of death, and a sense of isolation despite Dayai’s attempts to comfort him. Janu struggles with his past, revealing a cynical outlook on life and a history of personal loss, specifically involving the death of someone close to him and the absence of a paternal figure. Dayai offers him emotional support, drawing on their past friendship to reassure him that he is not alone in this new environment. After Dayai leaves, Janu experiences a moment of vulnerability where, despite his skepticism, he kneels by the lake to pray for a better outcome for his future, driven by a desperate hope that this time, his plea will be answered. The scene concludes with Janu returning to his apartment, anxious about the start of his new job.